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urgent(adjective, hard, direct, tough, severe)
17
critical(adjective, hard, direct, tough, difficult)
16
imperative(adjective, firm, prompt, important)
14
instant(adjective, direct, prompt, importance)
14
serious(adjective, hard, tough, difficult)
11
crucial(adjective, tough, severe, heavy)
11
exigent(adjective, hard, tough, firm, difficult)
10
vital(adjective, heavy, important, significant)
8
weighty(adjective, hard, tough, severe, difficult)
7
burning(adjective, firm, prompt, energetic)
7
crying(adjective, firm, prompt, important)
7
dire(adjective, firm, prompt, important)
7
significant(adjective, tough, severe, heavy)
6
essential(adjective, important, significant, substantial)
6
importunate(adjective, hard, tough, firm, difficult)
5
momentous(adjective, tough, severe, heavy)
4
earnest(adjective, significant, substantial, valuable)
3
heavy(adjective, tough, severe, heavy)
2
paramount(adjective, direct, prompt, important)
2
ponderous(adjective, severe, harsh, heavy)
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